Participants at last year’s Make-and-Take Rain Barrel Workshop display the rain barrels they constructed and took home. The Henry County Stormwater Department will host its next workshop on Tuesday, January 29 from 6-7 p.m. at the Stormwater Management Office in McDonough.

The workshop focuses on rainwater harvesting, managing stormwater at its source and using it for outdoor chores like car washing, and watering plants, flower gardens, lawns, shrubs, trees, and other landscaping. This event is free, but participation per workshop is limited to the first ten people who sign up. There will be one barrel per participant and one barrel per household. Those who participate have to reside in the county and driver’s licenses/state ID will be used to verify county residency and household. Minors need to be accompanied by an adult. The Henry County Stormwater Management Office is located at 347 Phillips Drive in McDonough. For more information, and to sign up, email ateachout@co.henry.ga.us or call 770-288-7244.